Question

A company incurred the following costs associated with the purchase of a piece of land that it will use to re-build an office building: Purchase price of the land $ 620,000 Sale of salvaged parts already on land $ 25,000 Demolition of the old building $ 23,000 Ground-breaking ceremony (food and supplies) $ 1,100 Land preparation and leveling $ 8,300 What amount should be recorded for the purchase of the land

Answer 1

Answer:

$651,300

Explanation:

Cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises of purchase price and any cost directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition for operation as intended by management.

Calculation of the cost of  purchase of the land:

Purchase price                            $ 620,000

Demolition of the old building      $ 23,000

Land preparation and leveling       $ 8,300

Cost of  purchase of the land       $651,300